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Sixaola, Costa Rica
Limón Province · Costa Rica
Sixaola is a small town in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,823. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Sixaola
Sixaola is a district of the Talamanca canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica. It is a border town together with Guabito, Panama Sixaola is right across the Sixaola River from Guabito, Panama.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,823 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.5037°, -82.6120° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Limón Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 114.2 inches (2,900 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sixaola
Sixaola is a small town in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 1,823. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.2 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 130 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 65.3 sq mi (169.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5037°N, 82.6120°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 54 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 68 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 110 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 106 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 146 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 139 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 146 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 178 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest |
Sixaola has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 114.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and March the driest (5.2").
Colleges & Universities in Sixaola
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Universitario de Limón | College | — | — |
| Liceo Rural de Gandoca | College | — | — |
Schools in Sixaola
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Costa Rica | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gandoca | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Sixaola | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Palma | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Daytonia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Celia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mata de Limón | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sixaola
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casino 98.3FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casino | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sixaola
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Cacao - Cocoa Trails |
Farmers Markets in Sixaola
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola | |||||
| Saturday feria | |||||
| shopping |
Hotels in Sixaola
31 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sixaola
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sixaola
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sixaola
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sixaola
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BriBri Springs Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Sixaola
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sixaola
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sixaola
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Celia | |
| Iglesia de Daytonia | |
| Iglesia de Gandoca | |
| Iglesia de Sixaola | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Sixaola?
Sixaola has a population of 1,823 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 65.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sixaola?
Sixaola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.2 inches.